Here’s my little cosmetic bag I crocheted from old recycled bread bags. I’ve had this on my to-do list for quite a while and finally got it done.

Here is a picture taken with the flap open.

Here is the bottom of the bag.

This very durable cosmetic bag can hold several things and easily fit into your purse or overnight bag. Below you will find the free pattern for this bread bag project. If you don’t want to use bread bags, just substitute plastic bags for your cosmetic bag.
***********************************************************************Pattern for Crocheted Cosmetic Bag

Rnd 1
Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea chain st down to end. Work 2 Hdc in end st, then continue around other side of chain by working a Hdc in ea st to other end then work 2 Hdc in end st.

Rnd 2
Hdc in each st around to first end, work 2 Hdc in the two end sts, then Hdc in ea st to other end, then work 2 Hdc in the two end sts. Do not join at end of rounds, just continue working Hdc’s in rounds as this creates a seamless bag.

Rnd 3
Hdc in each st around to first end, work 2 Hdc in the three end sts, then Hdc in ea st to other end, then work 2 Hdc in the three end sts.

Rnd 4-7
Hdc in ea st around to beginning of rnd. Repeat to 7 rnds by working 1 hdc in ea st. End at side of bag.
(Form bottom flat after rnd 4 to create flat area for the bottom of bag. Just use your fingers to press down to make your flat bottom on bag.)

Row 8-11
Starting at side of bag, Ch 2, turn. Hdc in ea st across back only to create flap for bag.

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Dennise:
Yes I cut and loop them the same as my plastic bag yarn tutorial. I did cut these about 1/2 or so wide as the plastic is harder to work with due to the thickness of bread bags. Good luck and thank you for your interest in recycled crafts.

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